SOLUTION: 1. x^2+8x=20
a. Add (b/2)^2 to both sides of the equation.
b. Factor the left sides of the equation.
c. Take the square root of both sides of the equation from s
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Question 552542: 1. x^2+8x=20
a. Add (b/2)^2 to both sides of the equation.
b. Factor the left sides of the equation.
c. Take the square root of both sides of the equation from step 2.
d. simplify the radical and solve for x. show work.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. x^2+8x=20
a. Add (b/2)^2 to both sides of the equation.
b = 8
b. Factor the left sides of the equation.
c. Take the square root of both sides of the equation from step 2.
d. simplify the radical and solve for x. show work.
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